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Summer Outdoor Movie Nights

Kick back under the stars with tons of free film nights for summer 2019
By - posted 6/11/2019 No Comment

Although San Francisco’s “Film Night in the Park” series hasn’t been announced yet, there are still lots of options for outdoor films.

Summer means the weather (usually) gets a little warmer in the Bay Area and all the outdoor movie screens pop up. So get ready to bring a blanket, pack a picnic (and smuggle in a bottle of wine) and watch a movie under the stars.


Saturday, October 3

Free October “Movie Nights in the Park” 2026: Princess Bride (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | John L. Carter Park
Free October "Movie Nights in the Park" 2026: Princess Bride (Half Moon Bay)

John L. Carter Park hosts three free outdoor movie nights in October: The Princess Bride on October 3, Grow on October 10, and The Sandlot on October 24. Screenings begin at 7:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:30 PM respectively. Attendees are encouraged to bring a ...

Saturday, October 10

Free Pumpkin “Movie Night in the Park” 2026: Grow (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 10 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | John L. Carter Park
Free Pumpkin "Movie Night in the Park" 2026: Grow (Half Moon Bay)

John L. Carter Park hosts three free outdoor movie nights in October: The Princess Bride on October 3, Grow on October 10, and The Sandlot on October 24. Screenings begin at 7:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:30 PM respectively. Attendees are encouraged to bring a ...

Friday, October 16

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park (Crane Cove Park)
Friday, October 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Crane Cove Park
"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park (Crane Cove Park)

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October. After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is ...

Saturday, October 24

Free October “Movie Nights in the Park” 2026: The Sandlot (Half Moon Bay)
Saturday, October 24 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | John L. Carter Park
Free October "Movie Nights in the Park" 2026: The Sandlot (Half Moon Bay)

John L. Carter Park hosts three free outdoor movie nights in October: The Princess Bride on October 3, Grow on October 10, and The Sandlot on October 24. Screenings begin at 7:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:30 PM respectively. Attendees are encouraged to bring a ...